Christina Littlefield
@clittlefield.bsky.social
Historian studying religion, media, politics and culture. Reposts are fodder for debate only, not personal endorsements. Opinions are my own.
New book: Christian America and the Kingdom of God https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p088414
New book: Christian America and the Kingdom of God https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p088414
This piece on Hegseth's promotion of Christian nationalism at the National Prayer Breakfast deserves amplification. He argued U.S. warriors will find salvation in sacrifice publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/at-nationa...
At National Prayer Breakfast, Hegseth Says US Soldiers Gain Salvation by Dying for ‘Christian Nation’
While Trump's remarks dominate the headlines about the event, more concerning Christian Nationalist comments came a few minutes later.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:42 PM
This piece on Hegseth's promotion of Christian nationalism at the National Prayer Breakfast deserves amplification. He argued U.S. warriors will find salvation in sacrifice publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/at-nationa...
NYT provides important context on morale within ICE and conflict between ICE and Border Patrol agents. Former agent says “reckless push for deportation numbers,” was “putting the public and law enforcement at great risk.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
A Crisis of Confidence for ICE and Border Patrol as Clashes Escalate
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January 27, 2026 at 5:29 AM
NYT provides important context on morale within ICE and conflict between ICE and Border Patrol agents. Former agent says “reckless push for deportation numbers,” was “putting the public and law enforcement at great risk.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
Reposted by Christina Littlefield
This article — which closes with a series of accounts from Rev. Ingrid, who I also ran into there (and watched get arrested) — does a really good job of rounding up the different pieces that make the community response in Minneapolis so remarkable to witness.
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“.. Dan and Jane resisted the idea that they had become political. .. ‘It became clear very quickly that ICE is the Proud Boys, the Boogaloo boys. They’ve given them uniforms and let them run wild,’ Dan said.”
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January 26, 2026 at 12:58 PM
This article — which closes with a series of accounts from Rev. Ingrid, who I also ran into there (and watched get arrested) — does a really good job of rounding up the different pieces that make the community response in Minneapolis so remarkable to witness.
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I mourn with Good's family, friends & what her loss means for the nation. While faith motivated her actions, just like with Kirk, we should be careful using the word martyr. Good likely didn't expect that her nonviolent protest would lead to her death religionnews.com/2026/01/13/r...
Renee Good was a martyr for her faith, like MLK, say Presbyterians
(RNS)— The Presbyterian Office of Public Witness, part of the Presbyterian Church (USA), says Good is part of ‘a sacred lineage of faithful witnesses who have risked and lost their lives in defense of...
religionnews.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:20 PM
I mourn with Good's family, friends & what her loss means for the nation. While faith motivated her actions, just like with Kirk, we should be careful using the word martyr. Good likely didn't expect that her nonviolent protest would lead to her death religionnews.com/2026/01/13/r...
Calling Charlie Kirk a Martyr is Not Exactly a Unifying Message religioninpublic.blog/2026/01/09/c... via @Religion_Public Important poll data here/quotes my RNS interview
Calling Charlie Kirk a Martyr is Not Exactly a Unifying Message
By Paul A. Djupe and Jacob R. Neiheisel On September 10, 2025, activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a Turning Point event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. In our view, all political vi…
religioninpublic.blog
January 14, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Calling Charlie Kirk a Martyr is Not Exactly a Unifying Message religioninpublic.blog/2026/01/09/c... via @Religion_Public Important poll data here/quotes my RNS interview
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NEW from me: In MN, George Floyd-era faith networks have reignited after Renee Good's killing by ICE.
They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.
If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.
If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
In Minneapolis, George Floyd-era faith networks reignite after Renee Good's killing by ICE
MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) — The faith-based networks, which developed organizing infrastructure and relationships during the Floyd era, are joined by newcomers as resistance efforts have intensified following...
religionnews.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
NEW from me: In MN, George Floyd-era faith networks have reignited after Renee Good's killing by ICE.
They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.
If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.
If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
Five years ago today. My book with Richard T. Hughes helps explain the white Christian nationalism behind the Jan. 6 attacks youtu.be/ie6RMO61Utw?...
Christian America and the Kingdom of God: overview trailer
YouTube video by Christina Littlefield
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January 6, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Five years ago today. My book with Richard T. Hughes helps explain the white Christian nationalism behind the Jan. 6 attacks youtu.be/ie6RMO61Utw?...
Updating my collection of fun, interactive, narrative or investigative journalism examples for my advanced storytelling class. What stories stood out to you in the last year?
January 6, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Updating my collection of fun, interactive, narrative or investigative journalism examples for my advanced storytelling class. What stories stood out to you in the last year?
Religion News Service quoted me in a story about TPUSA’s AmFest and linked to my Christian America book with Richard Hughes. I speak about the potential radicalization of calling Kirk a martyr for the Christian faith. religionnews.com/2025/12/20/a...
First Turning Point USA conference without Charlie Kirk exposes rifts in Christian right
PHOENIX (RNS) — At AmericaFest — where ICE merch is sold beside ‘Jesus Won’ T-shirts — the idea that conservative values are God-ordained may be the biggest unifying factor.
religionnews.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Religion News Service quoted me in a story about TPUSA’s AmFest and linked to my Christian America book with Richard Hughes. I speak about the potential radicalization of calling Kirk a martyr for the Christian faith. religionnews.com/2025/12/20/a...
This feels like a 2 a.m. newsroom argument, not something the State Department should be embroiled in www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
Calibri’s Run-In With Rubio Wasn’t Its First Controversy
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December 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This feels like a 2 a.m. newsroom argument, not something the State Department should be embroiled in www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
Judge rules 10 Commandment display law in Texas pushes religion on students, infringing their religious freedom www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
Federal Judge Orders Some Texas Schools to Remove Ten Commandment Posters
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November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Judge rules 10 Commandment display law in Texas pushes religion on students, infringing their religious freedom www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
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Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
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NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Good write up of a challenging social experiment. wapo.st/448cGf5
This pastor fell for a TikTok stunt and sparked a debate on Christian charity
An influencer’s test of churches went viral, rewarding the generous and shaming the stingy.
wapo.st
November 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Good write up of a challenging social experiment. wapo.st/448cGf5
This shows the impact of rising ACA premiums on specific Americans www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
ACA health care premiums are rising. These 8 Americans showed us how much.
Premiums for health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act are soaring because of the expiration of enhanced subsidies at the heart of the government shutdown.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This shows the impact of rising ACA premiums on specific Americans www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
You know your nation is broken when you see video online that makes you Google for news about "ICE" and "Baby."
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
You know your nation is broken when you see video online that makes you Google for news about "ICE" and "Baby."
Even MAGA supporters want the ACA premium help extended www.kff.org/public-opini...
Despite Budget Concerns, Three-Quarters of Public Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year, Including Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters | KFF
A new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds more than three-quarters (78%) of the public say they want Congress to extend the enhanced tax credits available to people with low and moderate incomes to make th...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Even MAGA supporters want the ACA premium help extended www.kff.org/public-opini...
Excellent, deep dive from @propublica.org into how Christian nationalist Russell Vought is operating as a shadow president to push through his extreme Heritage Project 2025 ideology. www.propublica.org/article/russ...
Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Excellent, deep dive from @propublica.org into how Christian nationalist Russell Vought is operating as a shadow president to push through his extreme Heritage Project 2025 ideology. www.propublica.org/article/russ...
Amidst all the tragedies happening because of mass deportations, is the administration's targeting of Afghans who helped support the U.S. for deportation and a rejection of their asylum claims. wapo.st/433Qsun
Trump administration makes misleading case in high-stakes asylum hearing
Homeland Security asked a judge to deport a man to Afghanistan, where he expects the Taliban to kill him. The case could affect thousands of asylum seekers.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Amidst all the tragedies happening because of mass deportations, is the administration's targeting of Afghans who helped support the U.S. for deportation and a rejection of their asylum claims. wapo.st/433Qsun
The Roys report covers Pepperdine's appointment of Johnnie Moore
Pepperdine University has named controversial PR exec Johnnie Moore as vice chancellor of its D.C. campus and head of a new Middle East policy program.
Moore’s appointment draws scrutiny over his past PR controversies including defense of alleged fraud and misconduct.
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Moore’s appointment draws scrutiny over his past PR controversies including defense of alleged fraud and misconduct.
julieroys.com/pr-exec-john...
Controversial PR Exec Johnnie Moore Tapped as Vice Chancellor of Pepperdine
Pepperdine University has appointed controversial PR executive and frmr Trump faith adviser Johnnie Moore as vice chancellor of its DC campus
julieroys.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The Roys report covers Pepperdine's appointment of Johnnie Moore
Trump is halting trade negotiations with Canada because he says the audio in an advertisement taken out by Ontario's conservative government is false. Here's the fuller clip from the Reagan Library: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q...
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
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October 24, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Trump is halting trade negotiations with Canada because he says the audio in an advertisement taken out by Ontario's conservative government is false. Here's the fuller clip from the Reagan Library: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q...
As Latino Protestants have embraced Trump's politics, their concerns for Christian values still remain broader than other MAGA Christians, as seen here: religionnews.com/2025/10/17/l...
Evangelical Trump adviser urges Latino Christians 'go to church' amid fears of ICE
(RNS) — The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference president is pushing Latino evangelicals to gather at church to pray for Congress to pass immigration reform.
religionnews.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
As Latino Protestants have embraced Trump's politics, their concerns for Christian values still remain broader than other MAGA Christians, as seen here: religionnews.com/2025/10/17/l...
some challenging words from my co-author on what Churches of Christ and MAGA has in common baptistnews.com/article/here...
Here’s what the Churches of Christ and MAGA have in common – Baptist News Global
To say that my church was an ideological microcosm of the larger nation is a bold and audacious statement and requires a bit of explaining.
baptistnews.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
some challenging words from my co-author on what Churches of Christ and MAGA has in common baptistnews.com/article/here...